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Dignity California hospital CEO to retire

Michael Korpiel, president and CEO of Mercy San Juan Medical Center in Carmichael, Calif., plans to retire July 7, according to a Dignity Health statement shared with Becker’s.

ED attrition rates top 13% among NPs, PAs: 5 notes

Non-physician practitioners are leaving emergency medicine at higher rates and younger ages compared to previous years. 

We must support pathways for passionate students to join the healthcare workforce

As a high school junior, he took a class in nursing foundations that changed his life’s trajectory. Esteban Ramirez graduated last May and now studies Biomedical Sciences at the University of Arizona. But before these accomplishments, he set the stage …

RFK Jr. pressed on vaccines in 2nd HHS confirmation hearing: 5 notes

Much of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s hearing before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions on Jan. 30 centered on his views of vaccines. 

A Florida system's $1B push to expand access

Ben Spence is new to his role as COO of Fort Myers, Fla.-based Lee Health. However, as a nearly 30-year veteran of the organization, he has played a key role in its past and shaping its future. 

Lawmakers propose bill to shore up supply chains

A group of senators has reintroduced legislation aimed at strengthening American supply chains. 

New Mexico hospital names new CEO

Helen Ballantyne has been appointed CEO of Alta Vista Regional Hospital in Las Vegas, N.M., effective March 1.

Ransomware attack hits New York blood supplier

New York Blood Center Enterprises, one of the largest blood suppliers in the U.S., is working to recover from a ransomware attack that disrupted its IT systems.

A vital safeguard for West Virginia's health care system is the certificate of need program

As debates rage about health care regulation, West Virginia’s Certificate of Need (CON) law has come under increased scrutiny, but the reality is this program plays an important role in helping ensure access to care for all West Virginians. Critics arg…

Rare bird flu strain raises potential of spread: 5 things to know

A newly identified strain of bird flu, H5N9, discovered at a California duck farm, has prompted concerns about the possibility of a larger outbreak, The Washington Post reported Jan. 29.